Men who have had trouble getting their lives on track meet up in a classroom at the Poverello House with pen and paper, taking notes that will help them make better financial decisions. Handling money is just one part of Poverello's year-long men's rehab program, which includes six months...
‘Beyond Van Gogh’ Dazzles the Senses in Downtown Fresno
While "The Starry Night" is on display at the New York Museum of Modern Art, you can also soak in Vincent Van Gogh's most famous painting in downtown Fresno. "Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" opened today at the Fresno Convention Center. The traveling 4 trillion pixel, high-resolution exhibit...
CNPA Honors GV Wire for Public Service Journalism, Breaking News, Newsom Recall, Columns
GV Wire education reporter Nancy Price and videographer Albert Baker took home third place in CNPA's prestigious Public Service Journalism competition. In addition, GV Wire reporter Liz Juarez was awarded second-place honors for her coverage of the Gavin Newsom recall, GV Wire senior reporter David Taub captured fourth place...
Church Seeks Restraining Order to Block $6.5 Million Tower Theatre Sale
Following up on its promise, Adventure Church is asking a judge to halt the city of Fresno's purchase of the Tower Theatre. The church accuses the city of interfering with its right to purchase the theater. "The church seeks a preliminary and permanent injunction preventing the sale of the...
Tired of Minimum Wage? Valley Apprenticeship Connections Can Launch Your Career
Finding work with good wages is challenging for many Mendota residents. Located about 34 miles west of Fresno, the town's work opportunities usually consist of farm labor. But the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission is expanding the options through its Valley Apprenticeship Connections program. VAC, which started in Fresno in...
$58 Million a Year From Parks Sales Tax
When voters went to the polls in 2018 to vote on Measure P — the Fresno sales tax for parks — advocates projected $35-$39 million in annual revenue. But, as Mayor Jerry Dyer unveiled his Fiscal Year 2023 budget on Wednesday, that figure came in much higher. The city...
Fresno Schools Chief Reacts to Texas School Shooting: ‘If You See Something, Please SAY SOMETHING’
Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson said Wednesday he is heartbroken and sickened by the mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas that claimed the lives of 19 children and two fourth-grade teachers Tuesday. In a Facebook post and a statement released by the district, Nelson urged the Fresno...
Steve Kerr Pours His Heart Out Over Texas School Shooting: ‘When Are We Going to Do Something?’
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, whose father was assassinated in 1984 in Beirut, said he wouldn't field basketball questions during the news conference before Tuesday night's fourth game of the NBA Western Conference finals in Dallas. Steve Kerr on today's tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas. pic.twitter.com/lsJ8RzPcmC — Golden...
GV Wire Exclusive: Chavez Authors Sales Tax Measure to Support Fresno Veterans
Fresno veterans deserve help, says Fresno City Councilman Luis Chavez, and he wants to make sure they get it. "We need to treat our veterans with the dignity and respect that they deserved. And this is a start," Chavez said. Watch: V Is for Veterans After floating the idea...
Police Chief Rebuffs Second-Guessers on Fresno Save Mart Suspect Barricade
In the criminal case that has been the talk of the town, Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama said police knew a suspect holed up inside a northeast grocery store was there the entire time. "I really believe that he was still in there. And the reason I believe that...
